NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vivante on the Coast, the first new luxury retirement community built in the Newport Mesa area of Orange County in 20 years, is now welcoming its first residents. The community, built for $62 million, has been recognized multiple times by the NAHB 50+ Housing Council for its innovative approach to meeting the demands of active retirees.
“Today’s retiree expects more. We built a community that fits the lifestyle for today’s 65-plus generation, bringing together the best in active lifestyle choices; contemporary, California design: state-of-the-art technology; and leading ideas in healthcare into a quality retirement community,” said Curt Olson, Founder/CEO, Nexus Companies, Vivante on the Coast developer.
Vivante consists of 185 residences, including 40 residences dedicated to a secure memory care facility. The entire community, located at 1640 Monrovia Avenue in Costa Mesa, CA, and just a ½ mile from Hoag Hospital, encompasses nearly 200,000 square feet of space on a seven-acre gated campus, and includes 31,000 square feet of amenity space.
Amenities include: complete fitness and physical therapy facility, indoor saltwater pool, large outdoor courtyards and gardens, roof-top deck with ocean views, game room, Fun Zone, dog park, and progressive programming to encourage a social and active lifestyle.
The variety of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans come complete with full kitchens, walk-in closets, spacious bathrooms, enclosed outdoor patios, and individual washer/dryer.
Vivante provides an exquisite culinary program with superior service and training standards, and offers multiple dining choices with extras that include a sushi bar, pizza oven, bar/bistro, wine lockers, and coffee shop. Each day, residents are provided a variety of fresh, local, seasonal food.
According to NAHB, today’s retirees want an active retirement, moving to age-focused communities while they can enjoy themselves instead of waiting until medically necessary.
Vivante’s game rooms, fitness options, dining venues, and daily programs encourage more social interaction designed to enhance a person’s life. Unique to the community, residents receive an iPad with Vivante’s app linking residents with staff.
The 40 residences dedicated to a secure memory care facility, The Shores, provide specialized care for memory-impaired residents, including Music & Memory Care bringing personalized music into the lives of the elderly to improve quality of life.
